The world tour to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “Deep Throat” comes to a close this week in the Bay Area with a show in Oakland at The New Parkway Theater at 474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612 Sunday evening at 7pm
And tickets may be purchased here.
The definitive version of the film will be presented by Gerard Jr. and Christar Damiano, son and daughter of writer/director, Gerard Damiano Sr. Following the screening they will be joined by legends of the “Golden Age of Porn” Dr. Sharon Mitchell and Richard Pacheco, for a discussion on the history, cultural impact, and controversies, surrounding “Deep Throat”, moderated by Carol Queen, co-founder of the Center for Sex and Culture. Gerard Jr. and Christar will share their stories of being on location in Miami during the filming of “Deep Throat” and growing up with “The King of Porn.”
Damiano’s daughter Christar says, “We’ve presented the film in 17 cities throughout 6 different countries around the world, and people are often surprised that it’s not at all what they expected. It’s a comedy, and our dad would be proud to know that after 50 years his jokes still get a laugh.”
Her brother Gerard Jr. adds “Some theaters have been reluctant to show the film for fear of push back based on comments the film’s star Linda Lovelace made years after it came out. Her story is a very complicated one, and there is no doubt that she suffered greatly at the hands of her husband. People assume that he beat her because she didn’t want to perform in the film, but the truth of what actually happened on the set of ‘Deep Throat’ is very different.”
“I’m so pleased to be able to look back at this important movie, made at the dawn of the “porno chic” years and one of the first to try to marry porn and feature films,” says Carol Queen. “On top of that, I’m so interested to see the audience’s response to this controversial movie when they realize it’s a comedy! The Golden Age of Porn gave us directors and performers who didn’t want sex films to be relegated to short 8-millimeter loops but rather to tackle any and every creative idea and sexual fantasy. It was such an ambitious time.”
This will be their final West Coast event and screening.
Sunday, June 11th
The New Parkway
474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Doors Open – Meet the panel 6PM / Show starts 7PM / Talkback 8PM
Promo Codes:
GETOFF (five dollars off ticket price)
